If you are a TechNet or MSDN subscriber, log into your account and download your free copy now.

Windows 8.1 Update 1 will be released to public on April 8th.

UPDATE 20: Windows 8.1 RTM and Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM Released

When Microsoft announced about availability of Windows 8.1 RTM (final version), the company said that it'll release the RTM build to public and MSDN/TechNet subscribers on same day i.e. October 18th, 2013.

That came as a surprise to all because MSDN and TechNet subscribers always used to get all these RTM builds earlier than public release. Lots of people including MSDN and TechNet subscribers started criticizing this decision and finally Microsoft has changed the decision.

Today Microsoft has announced that Windows 8.1 RTM and Windows Server 2012 R2 RTM builds have been released to MSDN and TechNet subscribers. So if you are a subscriber, you can download the builds using following links:

Recently we told you that Microsoft has released Office 2013 to manufacturing i.e. Office 2013 is RTM now. In other words, Office 2013 development is complete now and its final version is ready to release.

Microsoft announced in an official post that Office 2013 RTM version will be released to TechNet and MSDN subscribers in middle of November but it seems its available a little bit early.

Microsoft has released Office 2013 Professional Plus RTM to MSDN and TechNet subscribers. If you are a TechNet or MSDN subscriber, you can log into your account and download it.

Both 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) versions are available for download. File size of 32-bit version is 667 MB and 64-bit version is 769 MB.

NOTE: Microsoft has included 2 new color schemes (themes) in Office 2013 RTM which are Light gray and Dark gray. So now you have 3 different themes to choose: White, Light gray and Dark gray. People who were complaining about so much White color in Office 2013 UI will definitely love the new themes. Interested people can read this guide to learn more about these new themes.

Along with Office 2013 RTM, Office Web Apps 2013, Visio 2013 and Project 2013 RTM versions are also available for download.

UPDATE 18: Windows 8 RTM Available for Download

Finally the day has come when Windows 8 RTM (final version) has been released officially by Microsoft. Although its not available for public. Currently only MSDN and TechNet subscribers can download it as we told you earlier.

If you are TechNet or MSDN subscriber, you can download your copy of Windows 8 RTM using following download links:

Both 32-bit (x86) and 64-bit (x64) versions are available for download. 32-bit version size is 2.45GB and 64-bit version size is 3.3GB.

Windows 8 will be available for all on October 26th, 2012.

UPDATE 17: Windows 8 Release Preview Available

Microsoft has released Windows 8 Release Preview (RC build) to MSDN and TechNet subscribers. Both 32-bit and 64-bit editions are available. File size of 32-bit version if 2494 MB and file size of 64-bit version is 3353 MB.

SHA1 for 32-bit: 8BED436F0959E7120A44BF7C29FF0AA962BDEFC9

SHA1 for 64-bit: D76AD96773615E8C504F63564AF749469CFCCD57

If you are a TechNet or MSDN subscriber, log into your account and start downloading the build.

Recently Microsoft announced that RTM version of "Windows XP Mode" for Windows 7 will be available on October 22 for public download.

If you are a MSDN or TechNet subscriber, you can log into your account and can download "Windows XP Mode" RTM from "Applications -> Windows Virtual PC" section.

Both 32 and 64-bit versions are available.

UPDATE 10: Windows Server 2008 R2 RTM Available

Windows Server 2008 R2 RTM (Released To Manufacturing) is now available to TechNet and MSDN subscribers.

If you are a TechNet or MSDN subscriber, log into your account and start downloading.

Windows Server 2008 R2 is only available in 64-bit and Itanium versions. Currently English, French, German, Japanese, Chinese-Simplified and Korean languages are available, other languages will be available on August 21st.

If you are not a subscriber, you'll need to wait for some time. Microsoft will release it to market on October 22nd. Or you can download a 180-day trial version using following link:

Microsoft has launched TechNet widget which can be put in blogs. The widget will provide the latest content from TechNet on your blogs.

The Widget has integration built into Social networking sites Facebook, Twitter, Stumble Upon etc.

This widget pulls the latest RSS feeds from TechNet and has selections from Videos, Webcasts, TechNet Magazine, TechNet Flash and TechNet Podcasts.

Once it is embedded in a site, it will allow the site/blog users to take it and embed it on their sites.

You can also put this widget in your Windows Vista or 7 Desktop Sidebar.

If you want to put the widget in your blog or Windows Sidebar, simply follow instructions given at following link:

http://www.technetwidget.com/technetwidget/getwidget/default.html

UPDATE 6: Windows 7 RTM on July 13th

Here is excellent news for people who are eagerly waiting for Microsoft's upcoming OS Windows 7 final release. Windows 7 is set to RTM on July 13th.

The general availability is scheduled to launch on October 22nd.

UPDATE 5: Windows 7 RC Available

The much awaited Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) is now available to Connect, TechNet and MSDN subscribers as announced earlier by Microsoft.

So if you are a Connect, TechNet or MSDN subscriber, just log into your account and start downloading Windows 7 RC.

If you are not a subscriber, no need to worry. Microsoft will release the same RC build to public on 5th May on Microsoft Download Center. There will be no download limit this time, so you can download your very own Windows 7 RC copy as soon as it releases.

UPDATE 4: Windows 7 RC on April 30th

Finally Microsoft has officially announced the release schedule for Windows 7 Release Candidate.

If you are a TechNet or MSDN subscriber, you can download Windows 7 RC on April 30. If you are not a subscriber, no need to worry. The public release would be on May 5.

UPDATE 3: Windows 7 Beta Available

Microsoft has released Windows 7 Beta to TechNet and MSDN subscribers. Its also available on MS Connect. Just log into your account and download it.

If you are not a subscriber, don't worry. The public beta will be released tomorrow 9th January 2009. So just wait for a few hours and you'll be able to download it absolutely free from Windows 7 official website. The public beta will be available for a limited time only, so grab your copy as fast as you can whenever it becomes available to download.

The download would be available in ISO format, so you'll need to burn the image.

You can upgrade to Windows 7 Beta from Vista SP1.

UPDATE 2: Windows XP SP3 Slipstreamed ISO Available

Recently Microsoft released Windows XP SP3 for TechNet and MSDN subscribers. Now Microsoft has released the slipstreamed ISO image of Windows XP with SP3 (Service Pack 3) for Technet and MSDN subscribers.

If you are a subscriber, you can download the ISO image from your subscription page. Simply log into your TechNet or MSDN account and check for Windows XP with SP3 in your subscription download page.

UPDATE 1: Windows XP SP3 RTM Available

Microsoft has made Windows XP SP3 (Service Pack 3) RTM version available for MSDN and TechNet subscribers today. Earlier it was announced to be available later on May 02, 2008.

TechNet and MSDN subscribers can download it using their subscription page. Just login to your TechNet or MSDN account and check the "Top Subscriber Downloads" section.

Comments

Kyle

(windows 8 for msdn and technet)
Wait is the download free? Or do we have to pay for it? And is this an upgrade or a clean install?

VG

^^ MSDN and TechNet are subscription services from Microsoft. You can purchase one year or more subscription and you'll be able to download all Microsoft software within that subscription period absolutely free. ;)

Carl Vergara

I'm so excited.. Thanks VG..

Kyle

wat about MS Dreamspark?

VG

^^ Not available on DreamSpark.

ViditM14

Thnx VG for taking the burden to write the post.

Addy

Hey VG , what is the build number of Final Version of Windows 8.1??

Vidit Agrawal

Hey VG, is the dial-up connection problem fixed in the RTM version or not?

VG

^^ If you are talking about USB modem net connection, it'll never fix until the ISP companies release new compatible installers for Windows 8.1.